12th July 2024, Defence Connect Second Sea Lord of the Royal Navy, Vice Admiral Martin Connell, CBE, speaking with Royal Australian Navy officer Lieutenant James at the passing out parade for nuclear submarine students at HMS Sultan in the United Kingdom. Photo: LPhot Edward Jones. Following their completion of the Officers Nuclear Operator Course and […]
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, California – When the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) pulls away from its California berth for its upcoming deployment, the crew will embark with some homey creature comforts. Comforts like cushy club chairs by an electric fireplace, reliable WIFI, a gaming room, a stadium-seating movie theatre. There are also […]
India’s ambitious Secret Submarine Base taking shape in the Bay of Bengal An opening to India’s secretive INS Varsha underground submarine base India is constructing a submarine base in the Bay of Bengal that when completed will provide a sanctuary for its sea-based nuclear deterrent against Pakistan and China. INS Varsha will protect India’s submarine […]
Australian Government approves next phase of Collins Class life-of-type extension HMAS Farncomb will be the first of Australia’s six Collins class submarines to undergo sustainment and capability enhancement under a life-of-type extension program being implemented by the Albanese Government. The life-of-type extension program is part of the Government’s commitment to invest $4 to $5 billion […]
Four lessons on sea denial from the Black and Red seas Jun 19, 2024 In the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2024, six Ukrainian sea drones destroyed the Russian missile ship Ivanovets in the Black Sea. The day prior, 2,000 miles away in the Red Sea, the U.S. Navy destroyer Carney successfully shot down […]
A Rendering of SSN-AUKUS (BAE Systems) HII And Babcock Launch New Company H&B Defence To Accelerate Australia’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program 18 Jun 2024 Defence giants HII and Babcock have formed a ground-breaking new joint venture and entity – H&B Defence – to accelerate the development of critical sovereign capability for the once-in-a-generation AUKUS conventional armed, nuclear-powered […]
Royal Australian Navy Down Two Replenishment Oilers As Ships Go In For Repairs JUNE 21, 2024 Crew of HMAS Stalwart line the ship’s upper decks during its commissioning ceremony at Fleet Base West, Rockingham The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) two Supply-class fleet replenishment oilers are now out of service, with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and […]
By Tom Lewis It is asserted by many that there was a second warning given to Darwin of the incoming air raid of 19th February 1942. The story says that as 188 aircraft approached the town, having launched from four aircraft carriers, two radioed warning were given from the Tiwi Islands to the north. Both […]
Are we sure China views sea power the same way the West does? Jun 14, 2024 This is part of a series exploring ways to strengthen the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Click here to see the entire series. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy now includes multiple warship classes, fifth-generation fighters and an expanding submarine force. […]
Fiji Navy patrol boat runs aground on maiden voyage, months after being donated by Australia 22 June 2024 The RFNS Puamau is seen run aground in the south-east of Fiji.(Supplied: Fiji Ministry of Home Affairs) In short: A Fiji Navy patrol boat has run aground during its maiden voyage, after the Australian government donated […]
